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Join us on this leisurely journey between Andalucia's three greatest cities, Granada, Cordoba and Seville. All three cities are entrenched in ancient-Moorish heritage and ooze Andaluz culture.

The cities are linked with rides through rolling sierras and olive groves and into La Campina, once the ‘bread-basket’ of the Roman Empire. We'll cycle along the purpose-built cycle way, the Vias Verdes; once the railway lines of the region, they are now disused and perfect for cycling! By design they are compact and flat, offering the perfect, rolling network from which to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and cultural and historical delights of the real Andalucia.

This adventure will thrill the senses calling first at Granada, the last Moorish capital, bursting with history and architecture. The beauty of the majestic Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens are unmissable and we would highly recommend you arrive in Granada a few days early to see the sights and soak-up the seductiveness of this wonderful city. Our route meanders through craggy sierras, passing castle-topped villages with overnight stays in Baena and Bujalance, which are immersed in the production of liquid gold; olive oil.

The next stop is the birth place of Spanish Flamenco. Cordoba is a curious mix of Moorish and Catholic architectural wizardry, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city in which the Mezquita, or Mosque-Cathedral, reigns supreme. The Vias Verdes cycle paths will take us on gentle trails to the monumental Carmona, before a short last day of riding into Seville, full of Andalucian treasures. A bike tour around this cycle-friendly city will give us the chance to see the sights, like the cathedral and Giralda tower. Seville, a city characterised by flamenco, tapas bars and remarkable architecture, is a truly unforgettable cultural experience and a real highlight to end this fantastic holiday.

If you have time to extend your holiday then we would recommend extra time in Granada, to visit the Alhmabra, Cordoba, to visit the Mezquita, and Seville, to explore the Cathedral. Please let us know if you would like any additional nights.

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The great thing about cycling is that you can use your bike not only to travel between cities, but also to get about within them. With Saddle Skedaddle, you cover almost every inch of the way on two wheels, riding 13-42 miles a day on a nine-day journey between Granada, Cordoba and Seville. Plenty of pedalling, but time for exploring the sights in each city, too.

The Times (2019), An insider guide to Granada, Seville and Cordoba

Everyone had a wonderful experience!

Great cycling, fitted the grade perfectly. Excellent guides, great group. The whole experience worked well from the first meeting/briefing to final departure. All 3 guides gave excellent service throughout the holiday. All were very friendly and welcoming while being very professional. Guiding was superb, and done at the right pace to suit the fitness level of the group. Refreshments and lunches were the best yet – thanks to the chef.

Service in arranging and booking the holiday, including extensions was handled very efficiently. Accommodation was clean, comfortable and interesting. Lunches were superb, an absolute delight. The guides shared the lunch time catering – all were fantastic!

The bikes chosen were perfect for the road and track surfaces we cycled on. Comfortable saddle. Good gear range.

There was some range of cycling experience within the group and this was handled expertly so that everyone had a wonderful experience and no one felt under stress or held back. Superb. The whole organisation of the trip ran smoothly and efficiently in a very friendly manner. I loved all days.

Have recommended Skedaddle holidays to numerous people.

Veronica, Cheshire

I wish it were longer...

This holiday scored high marks in every area, however I just wish it could have gone on for a few more days, even a second week – it was that good! . All the guides did a very good job.

Martyn, Cheshire

As seen in the press...

New for 2017 from cycle-travel specialist Skedaddle is this guided tour taking in three of Andalucía’s most exciting cities. The nine-day trip ties together Córdoba, the birthplace of flamenco; Granada, a city known for its fine architecture; and Seville, a buzzing destination with a rich culture and great tapas bars. The tour is at a “leisurely” pace – expect to travel between 21km and 59km each day – on a route that “meanders through craggy sierras, passing castle-topped villages”. Departs 9 October, avoiding the intense summer heat.

The Guardian (2017), 10 of the best new cycling holidays in Europe

As seen in the press...

Vias Verdes are disused spanish railway lines turned into leafy walking or cycling paths. Bike holiday specialist Saddle Skedaddle’s newest tours utilise these networks to link up andalucia’s holy trinity of beautiful cities. The trip starts in Granada, handsome below its mighty alhambra fortress, before pedalling off into a rural land of parched sierras, olive-oil farms and white-walled villages. Dinner on one of Cordoba’s famous patios is followed by rides across wheat fields en route to the Guadalquivir river. Last up is seville, its flamenco scene likely to rouse even the most saddle-sore hips.

Metro (2017), Spring breaks that are off the chain

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Spain’s vias verdes are abandoned railway lines that are now cycle paths and, new for 2017, Skedaddle has a fantastic guided cycling tour along some of Andalusia’s finest. You’ll visit the beautiful sun-soaked cities of Granada, Cordoba and Seville, and pedal along the Via Verde del Aceite, past limestone cliffs and olive groves, and along the peaceful Guadalquivir valley. You’ll stay in small towns along the route and cycle between 21km and 59km each day.

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